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Michael Smith #38

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NBA experience: 13 seasons, currently in his 14th NBA season
Born: February 5, 1955 (Memphis, TN)
Resides: Memphis, TN
HS: Tennessee South Side (Memphis, TN)

  • Officiated 746 regular season games and 7 playoff games
  • Officiated the 1997 Schick Rookie Game and the 2000 Mexico Challenge, and the 2003 NBA Europe Games.
  • Five years of CBA officiating experience
  • Eight years of collegiate officiating experience in the Big Ten, Southeastern and USA Conferences, as well as First Round games in 1991 and 1992 NCAA Tournaments.
  • Ten year of high school officiating experience
  • Officiated the 1990 McDonald's High School All-America Game
  • Played high school basketball and baseball
  • Won the Vanguard Club Achievement Award and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of sports.
  • Volunteered to work with Mid-South Junior Golf Association (1996-99)
  • Has coached youth baseball and basketball for eight years
  • Interests include playing golf and coaching youth basketball in the MBCC Church League
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